The end of a marital relationship may also bring about a number of other divorce-related issues, particularly if there are children involved. Just about any Towson family law attorney will tell you that one of the more difficult issues to resolve concerns child custody.
The laws pertaining to the collection of child support from parents living in different states from each other may be about to change dramatically in many states in 2015. The Uniform Interstate Family Security Act is a new law that will permit a parent who lives in one state to be able to collect child support payments from the other parent who resides in another state.
Maryland's divorce laws are often thought of as being extremely restrictive to state residents seeking to end their marital relationships for one reason or another. For instance, under current state divorce laws, a couple seeking a divorce is subject to a one-year waiting period during which time they must live separate and apart. As is the case with many other rules and laws that exist, there are exceptions to that rule, particularly in cases that involve some type of marital misconduct, such as excessively vicious behavior or adultery.
Many people living in Maryland have heard a great deal about free-range parenting in recent months. The issue was brought to the forefront after a couple in Silver Spring, Maryland was investigated by Child Protective Services (CPS) for child neglect. Why? Apparently, the parents allow their children, who are 6 and 10 years old, to walk by themselves to the park, which is about a mile away.
Many couples considering marriage do not like the thought of having a prenuptial agreement in place (or “prenup” as it’s commonly referred to). However, divorce lawyers in Towson and elsewhere throughout the country will tell you that prenups can actually be very helpful documents, as they typically provide protection and clarity in the event something leads to the demise of the marriage.
Couples who share a child or children will face various child-related issues if they decide to separate or ultimately divorce. For instance, when a couple divorces, it is not uncommon for one (or both) parties to seek alimony and/or child support. In some cases, one party may have decided to be a stay-at-home parent while the other party worked to take care of the family. But the harsh reality of the situation is you now face having two households that will call for two sets of living expenses.
We all know that in life, things happen. The years of wedded bliss you thought you’d have with your significant other might be shortened for one reason or another. However, if that reason is due to irreconcilable differences or other reasons that have led to the demise of the marriage, it is important for you to know how to keep as much of your life intact as possible.
Many parents are aware of their obligation to provide financial support for their young child in the event of a separation or divorce. But parents may not realize that if they have an adult child with disabilities, they may still be required to provide support for that individual, despite them being over the age of majority. Your Towson family law attorney will tell you that under Maryland law, parents are expected and required to support their “adult destitute children.”
All too often, the only thing a divorcing couple is concerned with is getting as far away from each other as possible. However, your Baltimore and Towson divorce lawyer will advise you and other Maryland spouses to think seriously about protecting their assets prior to going through the divorce process.
In Maryland and all throughout the U.S., parents are dealing with issues related to unpaid child support. A recent story done by NPR discusses the issue, noting that the amount of unpaid child support each year reaches “well into the billions” of dollars.
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